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5 Day Coromandel Explorer from Auckland (must be 21 for car rental)
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Nov 25
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Nov 26
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Nov 27
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5 Day Coromandel Explorer from Auckland (must be 21 for car rental)
Free cancellation
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Next availability: Mon, Nov 25
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USD 1,708.88
Highlights
This five day self drive itinerary explores the jewel that is the Coromandel Peninsula at the pace it deserves. Stay in Coromandel Township and Whitianga returning to Auckland via Hobbiton, a must see attraction for anyone in the region.
Your tour starts with the pick-up of your car from Auckland, having your own vehicle really is the best way to explore this beautiful area and means you can plan your day they you want it.
Itinerary
Auckland to Coromandel Township
Coromandel Town Information Centre
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAs you leave the Auckland city boundary the landscape changes to lush farmland. You'll pass the fertile Hauraki Plains - one of New Zealand's largest dairy producing regions. Pass the Thames Estuary arriving into the old gold mining town of Thames, there are two different routes to the east coast of the Coromandel. Either directly over the Coromandel Ranges or north to Coromandel Township along the Pohutukawa Coast (part of the Pacific Coast Highway).- AccommodationsCoromandel Court Motel or similar
A day in Coromandel township
Coromandel Town Information Centre
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeNamed after HMS Coromandel which visited the bay in 1820 to collect spars Coromandel Town has had quite an industrious history. Although the timber trade was providing the towns inhabitants with work in the early 1800's, it was the gold rush of the 1850's that contributed to the towns success and growth. Old buildings from these pioneering times can still be seen in the picturesque little town and there is also a gold mining museum.- AccommodationsCoromandel Court Motel or similar
Coromandel Township to Whitianga
Whitianga isite Visitor Information Centre
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe short drive from Coromandel Township to Whitianga takes you via the scenic coastline of Whangapoua Harbour and the Kuaotuna beach. For beach lovers there are plenty of side roads to often deserted golden sand beaches and bays. The summer months bring visitors to enjoy fishing, surf-casting and swimming along the palm fringed beaches.- AccommodationsAdmiralty Lodge or similar.
Explore Whitianga
Whitianga isite Visitor Information Centre
24 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeCaptain Cook arrived there in 1769 to observe the transit of Mercury and hence the bay was named. This small bustling town once played a major part in the kauri logging industry with over 150 million metres of timber being exported between 1830 and the end of the century. Explore the spectacular coastline of Te Whanganui-a-hei Marine Reserve, including its most famous feature the hidden paradise of Cathedral Cove. On board you’ll peer through the glass bottom of the boat enjoying amazing views of the diverse marine life that inhabit the reserve.- AccommodationsAdmiralty Lodge or similar.
Whitianga to Matamata and on to Auckland
Hot Water Beach
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeHead south along the Peninsula, passing the idyllic seaside communities of Hahei, Hotwater Beach and Tairua before turning inland.Hobbiton Movie Set
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOnce you reach Matamata you are in hobbit country and the route takes you to the town of Matamata where you can visit the the film locations made famous in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies at Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours (optional extra).Auckland i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - Princes Wharf
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYour drive continues north west crossing the dairy country of the Hauraki Plains before arriving at State Highway 1 and home to Auckland.
What's included
INCLUDED
Unlimited Kms
GPS navigation
Fully inclusive car rental insurance
Airport and ferry terminal rental car fees
5 Day rental car - Toyota Corolla or similar
Accommodation as per itinerary
24/7 support while on tour
NOT INCLUDED
The listed price does not include fuel
Food and drinks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must have a valid international drivers license
Location
Address
85 Kapanga Road, Coromandel, New Zealand 3506
Provider
Discover New Zealand